Article by Ceri Wheeldon
There are times when dressing for the party season when relaxed glamour by cleverly combining separates does the trick. I love the versatility of separates- you can dress down a sequin skirt with a plain sweater for a pared down look and a party top with jeans for casual glamour. I’ve picked out some of my favourites.
Bardot Style Top
I am always a great fan of the Bardot style neckline. This one from Baukjen will carry you through the party season but will also look fabulous with white jeans in the summer.
Cost: £59 from Baukjen
Sequin skirt
A classic with a twist. Black skirts needn’t be boring! Festive but classy for a grown up look.
£89 from House of Fraser – reduced to £69 at time of writing
I love the neutral colour of this sequin skirt – I think it would look fabulous with the black Baukjen top – . A matching top is available but personally I think that both worn together looks a little too dated- wearing with a plain black top provides a more sophisticated look.
Cost £89 from House of Fraser
Lace blouse
Femine and sophisticated- a lace blouse which looks fab with black cigarette trousers and heels.
Cost £75 from House of Fraser
Beaded Cold Shoulder Top
Cold shoulder tops are great for covering bingo wings but still showing your shoulders. Wear with jeans for a relaxed but glamorous look, or with black evening trousers for chic sophistication
Cost £55 from John Lewis
Dramatic applique skirt
I love this skirt – it’s fun yet sophisticated at the same time. Wear wirh a crisp white blouse or black bardot style top. My favourite!
Cost £130 from John Lewis
Chiffon cape
Add a bit of sparkle over a plain black shift dress to get the party started. The asymmetric cut helps create the illusion of a smaller waist.
Cost £89 from John Lewis
Sequin and mesh top
A great way to get the ‘strapless top’ look while staying covered.
Price £135 from John Lewis
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